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GAC Bunker Fuels Opens New Office in Norway
GAC Bunker Fuels Limited, part of global shipping, marine and logistics services provider GAC Group, today announced the opening of its newest office in Bergen, Norway, saying it was a move to further strengthen its marine fuel and lubricant trading operation across the Nordic region.
According to the emailed press release, the Bergen office will be headed by Bunker Fuels Agent Christer Benjaminsen and responsible for the trading of all grades of marine fuel and gas oil, as well as the full range of lubricant products, for domestic and international customers operating across Nordic waters and beyond.
It will also co-ordinate customers' ship agency requirements.
Also coordinating North Sea bunker operations is Kenny Petrie at GAC's office in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Nicholas Browne, Global Director, GAC Bunker Fuels, said the opening of its Bergen office "is testament to our commitment to expanding our geographical reach, which now extends to nine locations worldwide."
"In the highly competitive Norwegian market, the ability to provide a full package of services is a big advantage," he said.
"GAC Bunker Fuels' integrated solution, combining bunker trading with other essential shipping and logistics services, enables customers to streamline how they meet the needs of their vessels in Nordic waters, saving them time and money."
GAC Bunker Fuels operates from its nine locations in Houston, Connecticut, Aberdeen, London, Dubai, Cairo, Colombo, Singapore, and now Bergen.
The firm recently announced it had "become one of an elite group of global bunkering companies" after it was awarded the ISO 9001:2008 Management System Standard certification.
